The Anatomy of the IP Network, Part 1 November 3^rd 2014 - 02:00 PM

This is the first in a three-part series of articles to help engineers and technical managers better understand the IP network, which has become the core technology in the broadcast center.

Workflows in the Cloud: A Heavenly Solution for Broadcasters’ CAPEX and Video Processing Goals November 1^st 2014 - 04:35 PM

While cloud computing isn’t new, only recently has it begun to play a critical role in the video workflow process as broadcasters seek new ways to reduce the costs of their video processing and quality control (QC) needs. The immediately available processing infrastructure of the cloud is naturally appealing t…

Broadcasters Need New Skills For Negotiating SLAs Over IP October 31^st 2014 - 02:36 PM

Broadcasters are increasingly migrating to IP based data networks for video distribution to cut costs and reach new audiences, but some are then finding it difficult to negotiate rigorous SLAs (Service Level Agreements) that underpin performance, robustness and availability. Part of the problem is that Telcos and others providing the…

Industry Reacts To HEVC License Fees October 31^st 2014 - 10:22 AM

When the MPEG LA licensing organization, released its final Patent Portfolio License fee structure for High Efficiency Video Coding (“HEVC License”) for using the technology behind the latest generation compression scheme, many in the industry were quite prepared and are now saying all is well…. although it took longer than many ha…

Cloud-based Playout – Meeting the Changing needs of the Industry October 30^th 2014 - 01:57 PM

The broadcast industry is characterised by a desire to increase efficiencies while remaining as cost-effective as possible. This is especially important considering the prevalence of the multi-platform content delivery environment. Here, the two most crucial drivers for broadcasters and content owners are quality and cost-effectiveness. Broadcasters are striving to balance…

How Satellites Will Fuel the Next Wave of Journalism October 22^nd 2014 - 04:56 PM

In recent years, major events such as the Arab Spring and the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake have brought the role of citizen journalists into global prominence. As mainstream news outlets adapt to this emerging trend, professional journalists and average citizens alike can explore the use of satellite technology as a key…

Reimagining archive as integral to production, preparation and delivery October 21^st 2014 - 02:47 PM

Content owners have traditionally archived material as a resource worth keeping in perpetuity, but this simplistic approach is no longer fit for purpose. Invariably though, detailed knowledge about the content is unavailable or it is in a state where it cannot be easily unlocked. If assets are stored on disparate…

The Vanishing Broadcast Infrastructure October 20^th 2014 - 10:30 AM

As broadcasters moved from analog to digital, new doors opened to automating processes—and important to the front office—the possibility of lowering staff costs. Above, Ross Overdrive can enable live production and playout to be managed with a minimal staff.

Integrated First and Second Screen Experiences October 16^th 2014 - 08:59 AM

The usage of mobile devices has exploded over the past ten years. At the same time TV remains incredibly popular and powers the largest content industry in the world. The holy grail of next generation connected devices is, quite naturally, to connect the first screen, the TV, with the second…

Audio Loudness - or Why Commercials Annoy October 15^th 2014 - 11:50 AM

You are sitting there quietly watching your favorite show on TV when all of a sudden the commercial comes on – BAM, WAM, BUY, BUY… screams at you. The purpose of the commercial is to grab your attention in the few seconds of the spot. The recording engineers in the commercials pro…